15-Minute History

Join us as we discuss six Roman emperors, highlighting how they either helped the empire grow through innovation and scalability, or through corruption and greed, contributed to its downfall.

It's time for a pop quiz!

Every Thursday, one of the hosts will ask the other a question about history they must answer.

Have an idea for a topic? Send it to us at [email protected] or submit it to our website at https://www.15minutehistorypodcast.org.

The history of the Roman Empire shows us how even the strongest pinnacles of power and innovation can collapse. From 753 to 509 BC, Rome changed from an ancient Kingdom to a Republic. This republic lasted until 27 BC and by that time, the Roman Empire stretched across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, shaping global culture, law, and politics. By 117 AD, under the emperor Trajan, its influence was so absolute across the known world that anything outside of Rome was called “barbarian lands”. Architecture, law, and military innovation made Rome an empire, and at its height, its citizens would never believe that such an empire could be defeated or set to ruin.

Join us as we contrast six Roman emperors, highlighting how they either helped the empire grow through innovation and scalability, or through corruption and greed, contributed to its downfall.

It's time for a pop quiz!

Every Thursday, one of the hosts will ask the other a question about history they must answer.

Have an idea for a topic? Send it to us at [email protected] or submit it to our website at https://www.15minutehistorypodcast.org.

Join us as we discuss the episode, The Creation of Israel, and the good and bad outcomes it produced.

One year ago, Hamas terrorists attacked Israel and killed or captured well over a thousand of its citizens. In response, the Israeli government launched its largest military campaign since 1973 and killed thousands in the Gaza Strip. The war has since expanded with Israel battling Iranian-backed proxy militias in Lebanon and defending itself from missile and drone attacks across the country.

This season is called "Good Idea, Bad Idea." We are going to discuss the long-term results--positive and negative--of some of history's most important people and events. We promise to cover these topics openly and honestly, ask questions, and give you context to find answers. Through these episodes and discussions, we hope to bring you the facts of history and, as always, allow you to draw your own conclusions.

During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team are republishing some of their favorite episodes. This interview originally aired on June 6, 2022. Go buy, "Anatomy of a Nation". It's an incredible read.

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Join us for part one of our interview with the eminent British historian, Dr. Dominic Selwood about his book, Anatomy of a Nation: A History of British Identity in 50 Documents. In this special discussion, Dr. Selwood explains the origins of the book, the power of story in history, and answers some of our questions about the different documents he covers.

Dr. Dominic Selwood is a historian, journalist, and barrister. He is a bestselling author and novelist, and a frequent contributor to national newspapers, radio, and TV including The Telegraph, The Independent, The Spectator, The Catholic Herald, Sky News, and the BBC. He has a doctorate in history from the University of Oxford and a masters from the Sorbonne. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries. He graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and served as an officer in the British Army. He lives in London with his family. https://www.dominicselwood.com/ Twitter: @DominicSelwood.

Welcome to the Pop Quiz! During the summer break, the team still wanted to bring you, our awesome audience, some new content.

Every Thursday, one of the hosts will ask the other a question about history they must answer.

Have an idea for a topic? Send it to us at [email protected] or submit it to our website at https://www.15minutehistorypodcast.org.

During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team are republishing some of their favorite episodes. This episode and discussion on Thomas Crapper originally aired on February 22, 2021.

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The concept of moving water from one place to the other has been on the minds of humans since their creation. Conversely, the desire to move soiled water away automatically has – at times – been considered equally important. The means by which this could be done has evolved as civilizations have come and gone. In all of them, a basic pattern emerged in plumbing conception and construction: the path, the pipe, and the seal.

Join us as we teach you a brief history of plumbing, its evolution through the ages, and the influence of Thomas Crapper on plumbing technology and sanitation practices.

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Welcome to the Pop Quiz! During the summer break, the team still wanted to bring you, our awesome audience, some new content.

Every Thursday, one of the hosts will ask the other a question about history they must answer.

Have an idea for a topic? Send it to us at [email protected] or submit it to our website at https://www.15minutehistorypodcast.org.